6GC Tools, What to buy? Options

[soulshadow]

Of all the tools in my garage and room, this tool kiked a55!



YES! It's your Trust-Worthy PiPe used for levrage, hitting, smashing wasps, transfering liquids, hammer and even a weapon. Def, a must have in your car!

[zachattack15]

That Dan guy is pretty much a tool.

[LewFX]

8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 18mm, 22mm sockets
grease
rags
patience
and of course a



This post has been edited by LewFX: Aug 18, 2006 - 6:48 PM

[Insanity-74]

Dont buy cheap tools...they are a complete waste of money and you`ll just end up loosing skin off your knuckles when they slip or break.

dont forget a 36mm socket for the crank pully
a crank puller
wire brush
timing gun
compression tester
lithium grease
brake bleeding kit
volt tester
inspection mirror
trolley jack (the most expensive you can afford)
axel stands x4
2x10" extension bars for 1/2" drive socket set
rubber mallet
lots of WD40
circlip pliers.

[alltracman78]

dont forget a 36mm socket for the crank pully

Good Lord.
What engine is that for?
A 700 CI desiel?

S series crank pulleys should be 21mm. Or possibly 19. But I believe it's 21.

[Insanity-74]

Doh...dont know what I was thinking when I typed that, I meant to say 36mm socket for the wheel hub nuts

[alltracman78]

Hubs should be 30mm.......

[Punch]

12 point are very good to have & to pull head blots (4age) the most un common tool is the axle size socket ...

[presure2]

mighty vac.
for ANY type of brake or clutch or whatever bleeding, its THE tool to have.
also good for vacume tests.

[Fastbird]

I'm going to retract a previous statement. I mentioned about getting a 1/2" torque wrench and a reversible 3/8" to 1/2" adapter. Scratch the adapter. I snapped my second one in as many months yesterday. First time I tried to use it too. Just get a set of 1/2" extensions and be happy, and pick up the 1/2" sockets while you're at it.

[brianforster]

my 1/2 to 3/8 adapter has a liftetime hasslefree warranty (loews, kobalt tools) one of the best things ive ever purchased.. so convenient because my tool set didnt come wiht ANY 1/2 extentions.

thread locker, high temp rtv, and pb blaster are overlooked as well.. those are something you should have plenty of.. a breaker bar, and of course a 6 pack.

ive seriously tackled almost every bolt on my car with my 119 piece kobalt tool set.. i think ive had to buy a 24mm and a 27mm socket, a 1/2-3/8 adapter, and a universal joint.

This post has been edited by brianforster: Aug 20, 2006 - 9:15 AM

[WALKER]

All this advice is great guys. I am taking it all into consideration!

[lagos]

universal joints are great. they really help you get into those tight places with less hassle